Doctoral Training Programmes (DTP) Operations Manager

Location: University Park

The Researcher Academy at the University of Nottingham is a unique network for researchers and the staff who support them. It provides training, leadership and professional development opportunities for researchers at all career stages from doctoral researchers to senior professors. It also supports the management and administration of the University’s £120 million portfolio of doctoral training programmes, funded by major research funders.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our team of Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) team in a new role as DTP Operations Manager, working across our portfolio of funded programme. This is a complex and demanding operational management role which requires an individual able to plan and deliver a number of projects simultaneously. They will need considerable operational and project management experience, preferably from a similar context and with experience of UKRI funding and procedures. The post-holder will work closely with DTP/CDT Directors and Managers across the university, PGR scholarship staff in Faculties and Schools, and will require the ability to develop effective working relationships across a range of stakeholders. 

The post holder will establish and maintain systems and procedures to provide smooth, efficient and effective operations across the University’s doctoral training programmes and partnership portfolio, ensuring compliance with university and funder regulations and expectations. They will work closely with the DTP Funding Team, to support its role in leading and managing the University’s PGR funding portfolio, ensure the University can maximise funding opportunities and an excellent PGR experience through the delivery of streamlined operations. 

This post is available on a permanent contract. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 30 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Theresa McKinven, email THERESA.MCKINVEN@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: Friday 04 October 2024

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